Arlington Pride event delayed after mayor questions 'drag story time'

ARLINGTON — A closed meeting to prepare Arlington’s upcoming LGBTQ+ Pride event turned sour last week, as city leaders asked organizers if they would agree to not host “drag story time” for kids as part of the festivities.

City officials say it’s about public safety and not drawing violent backlash.

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The meeting in late April was originally called to discuss permit costs for the Pride event, which had been set for Pride Month in early June but has now been delayed to July 22.

Caera Gramore, 45, the acting president of Arlington Pride, said the meeting began with Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert asking about how organizers had vetted drag performers to ensure they weren’t sex offenders.

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